Definitions

liǔ (noun) willow tree
Liǔ (noun) willow wood; willow branch

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

柳 is a phono-semantic compound where the left radical 木 identifies it as a tree or wood-related character, while the right component 卯 provides its pronunciation. It specifically denotes the willow tree, which is culturally significant in classical literature for its flexible branches and its associations with spring and parting. The character's structure uses the tree radical for classification and the phonetic element to distinguish it from other botanical terms. Beyond its botanical meaning, 柳 is also a common surname, extending its use from natural vocabulary to personal identification.

Example Sentences Hide

河边有一棵树。

Hé biān yǒu yī kē liǔ shù.

There is a willow tree by the river.

树的枝条很柔软。

Liǔ shù de zhī tiáo hěn róu ruǎn.

The branches of the willow tree are very soft.

春天树发出新芽。

Chūn tiān liǔ shù fā chū xīn yá.

In spring, the willow tree sprouts new buds.

絮在风中飞舞。

Liǔ xù zài fēng zhōng fēi wǔ.

Willow catkins dance in the wind.

她喜欢在树下乘凉。

Tā xǐ huān zài liǔ shù xià chéng liáng.

She likes to cool off under the willow tree.

枝随风轻轻摆动。

Liǔ zhī suí fēng qīng qīng bǎi dòng.

Willow branches sway gently with the wind.

公园里的树长得非常茂盛。

Gōng yuán lǐ de liǔ shù zhǎng dé fēi cháng mào shèng.

The willow trees in the park grow very luxuriantly.

叶的形状像细长的眉毛。

Liǔ yè de xíng zhuàng xiàng xì cháng de méi mao.

The shape of willow leaves resembles slender eyebrows.